Quick and Easy Chicken Marsala begins with chicken breast fillets. That is chicken breast cut into half inch slices the full length of the chicken breast. If you can't find them in the frozen food area or the butcher shop in the grocery store, you can cut them yourself from chicken breasts. The even thickness allows for more even cooking and result in a tender, juicy finished product. Another essential is Marsala wine simmered together with heavy cream to make the sauce. And, of course, sliced mushrooms. Even Bytes eats the mushrooms in this dish without grumbling about "fungi". Dredge the chicken in flour lightly and add to preheated skillet with 2-3 tablespoons of oil -- enough to coat the entire bottom. Saute each piece 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. I check to ... [Read More]
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Italian Breaded Pork Chops
Quick and easy preparation make these Italian Pork Chops a welcome dinner any time. And they are “fancy” enough for guests or special occasions. Pork chops on sale? You can also prepare these ahead of time for a freezer meal. No matter how you do it, time invested is about 5 minutes preparation and 20 minutes cook time. While the pork chops are broiling, steam a bag of your favorite vegetables in the microwave. Make a quick salad. Add crusty rolls with real butter. Slice a couple of pears or other seasonal fruit. Boom – dinner in less than 30 minutes! Short and sweet! Italian Breaded Pork chops Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Quick and Easy, breaded and broiled pork chops make a tasty quick meal prepared in under ... [Read More]
Slow Cooker Sausage and Egg Casserole
Slow cooker Breakfast and Eggs Casserole is great for a crowd. And if you don't have a crowd, the leftovers for lunch the next day are great, too! I like to have casseroles for breakfast when we have guests. Usually we have some kind of activity planned and hearty breakfast keeps us going till lunch. This easy to make casserole fills the bill nicely. It is high in protein at 23 grams per serving for active people and just high enough in carbs at 18 grams to stick to the ribs. The eggs, well whisked, help keep this dish light. I use turkey sausage, but you can use your choice of sausage or even diced ham if you prefer. Precooked sausage crumbles speeds up preparation. In a time pinch, use frozen diced onions. The bell peppers add nutrition and color. Use any color. I had ... [Read More]
White Chocolate Nut Crunch
White Chocolate Nut Crunch is perfect for those last minute gifts. It's so quick and easy to make that anyone who knows how to use a microwave can make it in a flash. It's easy to package, in a box, a bag or a jar. It's a wonderful combination of flavors - a little salty, a little sweet and a whole lot yummy! The recipe below is pretty straightforward. It can also be customized. Change out the nuts. I used a package of combined sunflower seeds and pepitas, instead of just sunflower seeds. Then I added a half cup of whole walnuts -- just because. Add a cup of golden raisins instead of the dried cranberries -- or in addition to! I used white chocolate chips, but you can use white almond bark or white candy melts, if you prefer. I used coconut flakes off the shelf in the baking ... [Read More]
DIY Gift Bag
Can you help by making a dozen Fabric Gift Bags for foster children? The plea came at a Kiwanis meeting. And I volunteered. They were so easy to make that I finished all of them in one sitting -- less than half a day. The recipient would have a bagful of gifts, thanks to Kiwanis, and a bag that could be used to keep the gifts or any other possessions together. Quick and easy to make, reusable so no piles of wrapping paper to throw away, functional for other uses or easy to store , washable if necessary and, best of all, colorful and fun. I thought it was such a good idea that I have made them for gifts given to other children, who were thrilled to get them -- with gifts inside, of course :-) -- and to use afterwards. The ones I made for foster children were already cut with ... [Read More]
Cowboy Beef Hash
Cowboy Beef Hash is a meat and ‘taters meal that is ready in about 30 minutes. It is a quick and easy, stick to the ribs meal that everyone in the family will love. You probably have the ingredients on hand in the pantry/freezer right now. Add it to the rotation and your family will thank you!! The recipe is also easily adjusted to individual taste. Instead of adding the entire 16 ounce jar of salsa to the meat mixture, I only add half and then serve the remainder on the side for those who want more kick. (You know – my wimpy taste buds!) I like the shredded frozen hash browns, because you can cook them crispy. Bytes and Wheels like their potatoes so they prefer Potatoes Obrien for heartiness -- and that's what I use. I had not heard of Frozen Roasted Sweet Corn until I saw ... [Read More]
